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Net-zero Seawater Refinery; An AI-Based Integrated Refinery Platform for Carbon Capture and Resource Recovery from Seawater
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OBJECTIVE Objective
We aim to develop an AI-driven seawater refinery platform that integrates freshwater production, critical resource recovery, and carbon capture from seawater and brine.
The project combines advanced membrane separation, adsorption, and carbon mineralization technologies with an AI-based Digital Twin platform for process design, prediction, and optimization.
By enabling the simultaneous recovery of valuable resources and mitigation of carbon emissions, the platform will contribute to carbon neutrality, resource security, and the advancement of national strategic technologies.
INTRODUCTION Director's Message
Seawater represents one of the world's largest untapped resources, offering new opportunities for freshwater production, critical resource recovery, and carbon management.
In particular, seawater and brine contain valuable resources such as lithium and uranium, while also providing significant potential for carbon capture and mineralization.
The research team is developing a next-generation seawater refinery platform that integrates membrane separation, adsorption, carbon mineralization, and AI-driven Digital Twin technologies.
Through close collaboration among KAIST and national research institutes, the project brings together expertise spanning fundamental materials development, process integration, demonstration, and system optimization.
Contributing to carbon neutrality and resource security through technological innovation, while fostering the next generation of independent researchers and scientific leaders, is a central mission of the research team.
Expanding the possibilities of seawater utilization and delivering sustainable solutions for future generations will continue to guide our research efforts.
Thank you.
IMPACT Impact
Technological Innovation
- Development of AI-based Digital Twin technologies for the design, prediction, and optimization of seawater refinery processes
- Development of integrated seawater utilization technologies combining membrane separation, adsorption, and carbon mineralization
Industrial and Economic Impact
- Realization of a next-generation seawater refinery integrating freshwater production, critical resource recovery, and carbon capture
- Enhancement of resource security through the recovery of critical resources, including lithium and uranium
Research Ecosystem Development
- Establishment of a comprehensive research collaboration framework involving KAIST, KRICT, KAERI, and KIER
- Creation of a foundation for data-driven R&D and future large-scale national research initiatives through demonstration-based research
Talent Development
- Strengthening interdisciplinary research capabilities through collaborative research and demonstration projects with national research institutes
- Fostering independent researchers and future research leaders in national strategic technology areas
TALENT Ideal Talent
Researchers who bridge materials, processes, and AI to solve complex challenges
Problem-solvers who can transform innovative ideas into scalable and impactful technologies
Independent researchers and future leaders who will drive national strategic technologies